Rainy start to Tuesday
Expect wet conditions throughout the day on Tuesday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Rain is back in the forecast across central and eastern Kentucky to start the week, and some of it could be heavy at times. The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of the area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 4) for flash flooding, with widespread rain totals of 1–2 inches and localized spots picking up 2–3 inches by the time it’s all said and done. Low-lying and flood-prone areas should be on alert for the potential of localized flash flooding today.
Scattered showers and storms will be common through Tuesday, with the heaviest rain expected from midday into the evening. Thankfully, severe weather isn’t a big concern, but any thunderstorm that develops could enhance rainfall rates and lead to brief downpours.
SCATTERED SHOWERS WEDNESDAY
By Wednesday, the storm system responsible for the rain begins to exit, taking most of the wet weather with it. That said, lingering showers and a few storms will remain possible—especially across the southern and eastern counties of the region. Locations near Jackson, Hazard, and Harlan may hang onto the clouds and wet weather longer than areas like Lexington or Richmond, which should start to dry out by afternoon.
Temperatures will stay cool for this time of year, with highs generally in the upper 60s to low 70s.
LATE-WEEK OUTLOOK: MORE RAIN CHANCES, THEN A WARMER TURN
A break in the rain looks likely from late Wednesday into at least the first part of Thursday, but that dry stretch won’t last long. Another disturbance is expected to swing through late Thursday into Friday, bringing light rain chances back into the region. Rainfall amounts don’t appear as heavy with this round, but spotty showers could linger into the weekend.
Temperatures will remain below average for late May and early June, with highs Friday and Saturday stuck in the low 70s—nearly 10 degrees cooler than normal.
LOOKING AHEAD: WARMER, DRIER PATTERN NEXT WEEK
If you’re craving summer warmth, there’s good news ahead. A pattern shift looks increasingly likely as we flip the calendar to June. Next week is expected to feature warmer-than-average temperatures and more sunshine, with highs rebounding into the upper 70s and low 80s. Along with that warm-up comes a drier setup, offering a much-needed break from the recent wet weather.
Stay weather aware today, especially if you’re in a flood-prone area. And don’t forget — you can always track the latest radar and updates right here with the ABC 36 Storm Team.
